June 2014

Honda Civic

MANILA, Philippines – The new, refreshed Civic now embodies a more complete package that offers sportier styling and more technologically-advanced features to match the spirited driving performance that the brand has always been known for. With a strengthened partnership with M-Tec Company Limited, makers of MUGEN and Honda Access Asia and Oceana Company Limited, makers of Modulo, the new Civic comes with a redesign that’s more aggressive and dynamic.

Suzuki shows off Maruti-Suzuki ssembly plant in India

Suzuki Philippines previewed the Swift 1.2 and Ertiga LUV by sending a small contingent of motoring journalists to see the brand’s impressive manufacturing facilities in Manesar, India. Located around 50 kilometers south of New Delhi, this Suzuki plant sits on a land area of 2.4 million sqm and boasts of a floor space of 1.2 million sqm.

Suzuki Swift 1.2

Suzuki Philippines Inc., launched a new variant of its Swift. The new Swift 1.2 continues to have the same sporty style and zippy drive but now with even better fuel efficiency and lower emissions thanks to its new powertrain.

Isuzu Truck Fest Manila 2014

Already having a firm hold on the country’s commercial vehicle segment, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) in its 2014 Truck Fest Manila showcased the diversity of Isuzu’s product range, which ensures the brand’s continued leadership in the local market. IPC’s Trucks for Life lineup took the spotlight at the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia.

MiniCooper and Cooper S

The all-new Mini is launched—a car with a familiar spirit and feel and yet feels totally new and fresh. It has a clean sheet design as well as a modernized man-machine interface. The all-new Mini also boasts of a new platform that boasts improved dynamics while a new series of TwinPower Turbo engines provide improved efficiency and performance.

Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards launched

Eagerly awaited by both the motoring public and the automobile industry, Sunshine Television (STV) launched its annual awards program to seek out the Philippines’ most popular automobiles. This is the tenth year for the AFPCA.

Honda Jazz

Continuing its product-led comeback, Honda launched the all-new, third-generation Jazz—the sub-compact hatchback that promises to be the only car you’ll ever need for all the lives you live. Dynamically styled with an intelligently designed interior, the all-new Jazz also promises to be one of the sportiest, most fuel-efficient cars in its segment.